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Tool (for wood) (Compass)
1830-1850
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1957.0026.042
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont
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Object Number
1957.0026.042
Object Name
Tool (for wood) (Compass)
Category
Tools
Place of Origin
East Hampton; New York; Long Island; United States; North America
Date
1830-1850
Subject(s)
- Dominy Family Woodworking
Materials
- Wood
- Iron
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
1.4 (H) x 1.5 (W) x 17.3 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.5 (H) x 3.9 (W) x 43.9 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements above are for overall closed compass. Each arm is 38.8cm long and 1.9cm high.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Salaman, Raphael Arthur. 1990 Dictionary of Woodworking Tools c. 1700 -1970 and tools of allied trades.
• For reference to compasses, see page 152.